Young Waluk is all alone. His mother has abandoned him, as is the way of polar bears, and now he must fend for himself. But he doesn't know much about the world?and unfortunately, his Arctic world is changing quickly. The ice is melting, and food is hard to find. Luckily, Waluk meets Manitok, a wise old bear with missing teeth and a bad sense of smell. Manitok knows many survival tricks, and he teaches Waluk about seals, foxes, changing seasons, and?when Manitok is caught in a trap?human beings. Has Waluk learned enough from his friend to find a way to save him?

This engaging book tells the story of human evolution, asking ifman is indeed the “chosen species” or merely anevolutionary accident. Written by world-renowned paleoanthropologists who areco-directors of the excavations at Atapuerca---a World HeritageSite and Europe’s oldest known burial site---where a newhuman species, homo antecessor, was discovered Discusses various hypotheses of human evolution, drawingconclusions from verifiable facts and well-founded argument Offers a compelling narrative written for nonspecialists andstudents of human evolution Includes over 60 illustrations Sold over 100,000 copies in the original Spanish-languageedition

Presents an illustrated guide to the universe and to Earth's relationship to it, moving from theories of creation to humankind's discovery of the cosmos, to general relativity, to space missions, and beyond.

In the final book of his astonishing career, Carl Sagan brilliantly examines the burning questions of our lives, our world, and the universe around us. These luminous, entertaining essays travel both the vastness of the cosmos and the intimacy of the human mind, posing such fascinating questions as how did the universe originate and how will it end, and how can we meld science and compassion to meet the challenges of the coming century? Here, too, is a rare, private glimpse of Sagan's thoughts about love, death, and God as he struggled with fatal disease. Ever forward-looking and vibrant with the sparkle of his unquenchable curiosity, Billions & Billions is a testament to one of the great scientific minds of our day. From the Trade Paperback edition.

Arthur Rackham was a Victorian born artist who influenced most of the commercial illustration of the first half of the 20thC. The impish detail of his hundreds of drawings brought humour and dark detail to the fairy stories and classic tales of his era; Arthur Rackham: Masterpieces of Art is a celebration of this industrious and lively artist.

Essential Science is an attractive six-level course for primary schools which teaches the basics of Science, Geography and History through English. Includes: Research tasks and stimulating activities help learners develop valuable skills. Did you know? fact boxes. Learning to learn pages. Full glossary of terms. Packed with Student's CD-Rom containing audio tracks, web tasks, activity sheets and vocabulary organiser.

Aleksandr Deineka (1899-1969): An Avant-Garde for the Proletariat is the first exhibition and publication to present this outstanding figure of socialist realism - and, by extension, the historical period from which his work was borne - in a twofold context: the end of the avant-garde and the advent of Soviet socialist realism. It covers Deineka's entire oeuvre, from his early paintings of the 1920s to the twilight of his career in the 1950s, when the dreamlike quality of his first works gave way to the harsh materiality of everyday life, the life in which the utopian ideals of socialism seemed to materialize. Combining Deineka's graphic work, extraordinary posters and celebrated contributions to illustrated magazines and books with his imposing monumental paintings, this catalogue displays a variety of subjects: factories and enthusiastic masses, athletes and farmers, the ideal and idyllic image of Soviet life.

Display Art features examples of visual merchandising and window design by art directors, graphic and window designers across the globe, in an impressive selection that showcases highly creative window displays. The works included in this volume offer successful ideas concerning aspects such as lighting design, structures, custom lettering, amusing illustrations, textures, or installations made of multi-materials such as wood, steel, fabric, or rubber. In all cases, they have resulted in alluring artwork that appeals to the senses - and instincts! - of consumers and passers-by.